Here are some of the bills UMD RHA passed this year
The University of Maryland RHA passed 26 bills this year, including one creating a new mental health committee.
UMD DOTS avoids Shuttle-UM cuts with steep fee increase
The Board of Regents approved the DOTS request for an about 16.4 percent Shuttle-UM fee increase, which will cost students roughly $44 more per semester.
UMD DOTS says Shuttle-UM routes could see cuts without proposed student fee hike
The Department of Transportation Services is proposing a 16.4 percent student fee increase to “balance the books” for years ahead.
UMD secures nearly $40 million grant to electrify bus fleet
There has been institutional and student support for this university to convert Shuttle-UM to electric buses for several years.
UMD shuttle bus hits pedestrian outside Wicomico Hall
The pedestrian was transported to a local trauma center with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
UMD needs better bike repair infrastructure around campus
Cycling is important to UMD students. We need more self-service repair centers.
UMD must invest in spaces aimed at commuter students
For commuter students in limbo, these lounges are necessary for student well-being.
‘Not hearing us’: UMD commuters say delays, overcrowding continue to plague #141 bus
Starting Monday, the Department of Transportation Services began providing an additional bus for the 10:05 a.m. departure time every Monday.
Shuttle-UM to add South Campus stop back to the 104 College Park Metro route
The current route has stops on campus near the math building, Regents Drive Garage and the Glenn L. Martin Wind Tunnel.
